by McMurray Staff | Feb 6, 2019 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured
February kicks off chick season at the Hatchery and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We’re feeling festive and highlighting many of the ‘RED’ chicken breeds we love. RHODE ISLAND RED The Rhode Island Red is one of the most famous and...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 19, 2018 | Chicken Eggs, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Interviews
Raising a laying flock is a rewarding experience, especially when you start to collect an assortment of fresh eggs daily. Each year we receive many questions from new questions about egg production, egg issues, laying hen health and more. In this article in our series...
by McMurray Staff | Apr 20, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, Chicken Eggs, Chickens
The popularity of backyard farming is growing at a rapid pace. More and more, families are looking for healthy, sustainable options including raising chickens for fresh eggs. A majority of the baby chicks and started pullets we sell at McMurray Hatchery are intended...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 10, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Contests
The 2018 Murray McMurray catalog will be landing in mailboxes late December / early January. Our sincerest thanks to all who have participated in our photo contests this year, and in previous years. We are thrilled to be able to feature so many great photos submitted...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 25, 2017 | Chicken Breeds, Contests
Do you have a white egg layer that is the best in its breed? During the two weeks we are looking for images of your ideal white egg-laying birds to be featured in our upcoming catalog and/or website. If you have a picture-perfect Leghorn, Polish, Buttercup, Ancona,...
